IMPACT SPEAKER CONTEST

WHO: SPEAKERS FROM ALL WALKS OF LIFE

We know that speaking is not an easy skill to master, so we don’t expect you to be a professional speaker to participate. It doesn’t matter who you are – an executive leader, a bright high school graduate, an industry expert, a motivated student, a passionate activist, a creative freelancer or a visionary entrepreneur – anyone who has the drive to inspire through their voice is more than welcome to participate!

The most important thing is to focus your speech on a theme that piques your interest and present it in a compelling way. We expect you to inspire, empower, and bring about change through your words.

Need tips? Miltton’s public speaking trainer Eva-Maria Kangro wrote down her 5 tips & tricks for a great speech HERE.

 

 

 

 

THEME: ARE WE DOING ENOUGH?

When it comes to the three pillars of sustainability – environmental, social, governance – the question of whether we are doing enough looms large. While progress has been made in raising awareness and implementing sustainable practices, the magnitude of the environmental and social challenges we face demands a more robust and concerted effort.

That’s why we await you, a bright mind and future changemaker, to speak up for a better tomorrow that we can only reach by collective efforts. If your ideas aren’t flowing yet, here’s a few subtopics to get you started:

 

• think of what we can achieve if we work together;
• how we can lead the way for a more sustainable future by being one step ahead;
• turning collective failure to collective success;
• sustainability – from burden to growth.

These are not mandatory in any way, so if you wish, feel free to choose another angle on whether we are doing enough. Either way – we can’t wait to hear your speech!

PRIZE

In addition to the opportunity to challenge oneself in writing a powerful speech, the most compelling speaker will…

– have the chance to perform on the main stage of Impact Day – Baltics’ largest sustainability festival with over 2000 participants;

– receive the prize fund of at least €1,500. If the number of guests at Impact Day exceeds 1,500, an additional €1 will be added per guest (for example, €1,568 for 1,568 guests);

– mentoring sessions by Miltton.

One of the finalists will also receive a special prize by President Kaljulaid Foundation.

I desire to become one of the best public speakers in the world. I participated in the competition because it was a good opportunity to polish my message and test my speaking skills. Participating gave me both stage nerve, skills, and self-confidence to move forward with my dream. It was also so well organized that I felt safe every step of the way. I recommend participating in the competition because such competitions are not held often. The best way to challenge yourself and make your voice to be heard is to do it outside your comfort zone. In addition, you will meet very inspiring people!

– Kati Orav, Creativity Catcher, pioneer of visual thinking and winner of Impact Speaker Contest 2022

Taking part in the Impact Speaker contest was a great opportunity for me to improve my public speaking skills and focusing ideas. As an instructor and a leader, I talk to crowds all the time, but making an impact in a very limited time is always a challenge. I got a lot of experience from the other participants and really appreciate how Miltton and Speak Smart teams made an effort to help the finalists succeed and develop as public speakers. There is always room for improvement and taking part of this kind of events is a great method to accelerate your skills.

– Martin Jõesaar, co-founder of Combat Ready